Product Manager

PAY10; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to drive the development of payment solutions and digital products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fintech and payments, leading cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycles. This role involves strategic planning, market research, and stakeholder management to innovate and enhance product offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager.
• SAFe certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive product roadmap.
• Manage cross-functional teams and adopt Agile methodologies.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Market Research

Product Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and dynamic Product Manager, responsible for driving the product development and growth of payment solutions and digital products.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience developing fintech/payments products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Vision
   • Lead the development of a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritise features and initiatives aligned with the product vision and strategy.
   • Support the global Head of Product in developing go-to-market plans and strategic growth plans for different regions.
2. People Management
   • Manage cross-functional teams including product leads, managers, and analysts, providing mentoring and coaching.
   • Adopt Agile methodologies to lead teams through the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimisation.
3. Project Management
   • Oversee end-to-end execution of product initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
   • Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and track progress against key metrics.
   • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints to ensure successful outcomes.
4. Market and User Research
   • Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs in payments.
   • Utilise qualitative and quantitative methods to gather insights from customers, stakeholders, and industry experts.
   • Synthesise findings into actionable recommendations for product strategy and development.
5. Product Innovation
   • Drive product innovation by generating and evaluating new ideas addressing customer pain points and market opportunities.
   • Prioritise and champion promising ideas through the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialisation.
6. Stakeholder Management
   • Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders including partners, customers, executives, and regulators.
   • Collaborate effectively across teams and organisational boundaries in a matrix environment.
   • Gather feedback, manage expectations, and align on product priorities and decisions to achieve shared goals.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• SAFe certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager.
• Industry experience in fintech, payments, digital banking, or technology sectors is strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Proven success in building products from ideation to execution.
• Proactive, adaptable, solutions-focused, with a strong people-first mindset.